Hi everyone!
I was thinking about getting a GoPro Hero 3 black edition for filming wakeboarding. Do you think i should get a different camera for filming? I was going to make a pole for the GoPro to go on, or have one of my friends film beside me. I also wanted to film from the boat but seeing other threads I understand that the people look too far away from the cameras point of view. So basically what are the Pros Vs. Cons of filming with a go pro. Thanks for the help and sorry if my wording is confusing!

^^^^ Ya it'll follow the action alright but the rider is going to be very small.

anketell3

05-28-2013 6:09 AM

Thanks for the advice everyone! Sounds like I'm going to get a GoPro and make a pole for it! What mount would you use the bike or roll bar mount?

wakeboardern1

05-28-2013 9:05 AM

Go to your local hardware store and pick up a 4 foot long and 3/4" or so in diameter treated wood dowel rod. Get the bike post mount and voila, floating pole for your GoPro that costs 5 bucks. Been using one of those for the last 4 years without a single problem. I put a little bit of duct tape on two spots around the end of the pole where I mount the camera to add in a little extra safety for the mount in case it decides to move up and down, but it's never moved.

zenxteninc

10-22-2013 8:44 AM

Check out this footage from my rope mount.. Its coming along I think there is lots of potential. Im with the others from the boat isnt going to offer great video.. it may be good.. but not great.. :)

I think a GoPro is a good investment as a secondary view for wakeboarding. It's not the best option for a primary camera, but it is most certainly versatile and if you enjoy filming a lot it's worth it. I have the Hero and Hero 2 with LCD backpac (a must for me, I have to be able to preview) and i love them. If you do get one, be creative in your mounting. Some people on here have come up with some pretty brilliant ways to catch good footage.